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A Walking and Cycling Action Plan for Wales
2009 - 2013Cover Photographs 2nd left courtesy of Julian Cram / Sustrans 3rd left courtesy of John Grimshaw / Sustrans Remaining images from Welsh Assembly Government Image Library © Crown copyright December 2008 CMK-22-04-045(194) ISBN: 978 0 7504 4988 5 D5290809
Ministerial Foreword
I am delighted to present our Walking and Cycling Action Plan for Wales,
which summarises the key steps planned to secure a walking and cycling
culture in Wales.
The benefits of walking and cycling more often, whether for routine trips to the
shops, to work or for simply for recreation, are clear. By walking and cycling more,
people’s health can be improved and by relying on our cars less, traffic congestion
is reduced and the greenhouse gas emissions causing climate change can be cut. In addition,
by encouraging sustainable access to the natural environment our rural economies are supported.
Delivery of the aims contained in this Plan will require the Welsh Assembly Government to work with
its partners in the private and voluntary sectors as well as in other parts of the public sector. One key
way of doing that is through the work of the Walking and Cycling Steering Group which I and the
Deputy First Minister, Ieuan Wyn Jones, jointly chair. The Steering Group will help us in monitoring
progress on the Plan and on the associated targets.
The challenge for us all now is to ensure that the Action Plan delivers the behavioural change needed
to reap the benefits mentioned above. Encouraging a change in people’s behaviour and enabling people
to travel more sustainably through improved infrastructure for walkers and cyclists are both main
themes of the Plan. I and the Deputy First Minister are very keen to encourage these modes of travel
as viable alternatives to the car, particularly for short journeys.
I very much hope that everyone will get behind the actions in this Plan and will play a part in their
delivery so together we can reap the benefits for Wales of healthier, more sustainable travel.
Jane Davidson AM
Minister for Environment, Sustainability and Housing
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Contents
1. Overview - The Role of this Action Plan
2. Mission Statement & Objectives
3. The Action Plan:
A. Changing Behaviour
B. Sustainable Travel Encouraged via Better Walking and Cycling Infrastructure
C. Policy Objectives
D. Evaluation
4. Walking and Cycling Targets
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1. Overview
The Role of this Action Plan
This Action Plan brings together all the key initiatives which the Welsh Assembly Government and its key
partners are undertaking or planning to undertake in support of walking and cycling in Wales. A key aim
of the Plan is to help secure a change in behaviour - so that more people, young and old, walk and cycle
more often. As the statistics at the end of the Plan reveal, current participation rates are low; and the
Action Plan aims to change that.
Benefits of walking and cycling
Currently only 29% of adults in Wales meet the physical activity guideline of 5 times 30 minutes of
exercise per week. And only 21% of young people aged 11, 13 and 15 meet the recommended guideline
of 60 minutes of exercise every day. It’s perhaps not surprising that surveys show that 57% of adults
in Wales are either overweight or obese.
Physical activity can reduce the risk of heart disease problems, stroke and type 2 diabetes. It can also
have a positive impact on general health and psychological well-being.
More walking and cycling - and consequently less dependence on the car - is also good for our
environment. One of the main contributing factors to climate change is our heavy reliance on the car,
even for short journeys. Research shows that nearly half of all car trips could be replaced by walking,
cycling or public transport. As CO2 emissions from cars represent 13% of the UK total, making more
trips on foot or by cycling can help in making the lifestyle changes needed to combat climate change.
Key Themes of the Action Plan
Getting more people walking and cycling - and securing the benefits outlined above - requires
Behavioural Change. This is the first main theme of this Action Plan, underlining its importance.
Achieving this though is also dependent on enabling people to travel more sustainably through the
provision of safe and appropriate walking and cycling infrastructure. This is the second theme covered
in the Action Plan. Delivery of the 30 aims of the Plan will be assisted if the supporting policies and
programmes are appropriately joined up and co-ordinated and this activity is covered in the third theme
of the Action Plan: Policy Objectives.
The fourth and final part of the Plan focuses on Monitoring and Evaluation. We clearly need
to monitor the impact of the actions in this Plan, to check that they are having the right effect in
terms of encouraging more people to walk and cycle more often and more safely. The Assembly
Government will monitor progress made against the aims and key targets set out in the Plan, and will
report on progress annually.
5Walking and Cycling Steering Group To help ensure a co-ordinated approach, the Assembly Government has established a Walking and Cycling Steering Group which is jointly chaired by the Deputy First Minister and the Minister for Environment, Sustainability and Housing. The Group has overseen the preparation of this Plan and includes representatives from the main interests involved in the walking and cycling agenda in Wales. As part of its work the Steering Group will receive regular reports on progress against this Plan and will also help to keep its content under review. Relevant key Assembly Government strategies This Action Plan will assist in the delivery of objectives and actions within a number of Assembly Government strategies, the main ones being: One Wales - the Plan will assist in the delivery of the One Wales commitment to support greater participation in walking and cycling. Wales Transport Strategy (Connecting the Nation) - two of the strategy’s key objectives are to promote more sustainable travel options and to make walking and cycling the public’s first choice for shorter journeys. Climate Change - the Wales Climate Change Strategy will be developed for consultation in 2009. It will set targets for reductions in emissions and will highlight the contribution which everyone can make to combating climate change through sustainable travel. Physical Activity Action Plan - this will form part of the Assembly Government’s new agenda for action on Physical Activity (to be published in Spring 2009). Environment Strategy and new Sustainable Development Scheme This Action Plan supports the Environment Strategy and Sustainable Development Scheme aims of encouraging the people of Wales to live more sustainably. 6
2. Mission Statement & Objectives
To encourage more people to walk and cycle more safely
and more often
The Welsh Assembly core objectives here are to:
• Improve the health and well-being of the population through increased physical activity
• Improve the local environment for walkers and cyclists
• Encourage sustainable travel as a practical step in combating climate change
• Increase levels of walking and cycling through promotion of facilities
• Ensure that walking and cycling are prioritised in crosscutting policies, guidance and funding
The Plan contains a range of actions aimed to deliver these objectives and are grouped under the
following four themes:
A. Changing Behaviour - Walking and cycling to make an increasing contribution towards climate
change targets and raising levels of physical activity.
B. Sustainable Travel encouraged via better Walking and Cycling Infrastructure - To create safe,
attractive and convenient infrastructure for pedestrian and cycle travel.
C. Policy Objectives - Ensure that walking and cycling are included in cross-cutting policies,
guidance and funding.
D. Evaluation - To enable the Welsh Assembly Government and delivery partners to track progress
in delivering the actions of this Plan and intended outcomes.
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3. The Action Plan
Responsibility for
Aims Actions Outcomes
delivery / key partners
2011 - 13
2009 - 11
A Changing Behaviour
Aim: Walking and cycling to make an increasing contribution towards climate change targets and raising levels of physical activity
1 Increase the numbers a) Encourage employers to • Improve access Welsh Assembly
of adults walking and increase the number of to employment
cycling to work and opportunities. Government
staff travelling to work Local Authorities
for other everyday in a sustainable way, • More people walking
purposes. Regional Transport
for example through and cycling, more
safely, more often. Consortia
participation in the Local Health Boards
tax free bike purchase Local Champions
scheme. Sports Council for Wales
b) Key public sector bodies in • •
Assembly Government
Wales to demonstrate best Sponsored Bodies
practice in encouraging
more employees to Walking and Cycling Groups
walk and cycle to work,
for example through
take-up of the Corporate
Health Standard
or through the provision
and promotion of travel
expenses schemes
incorporating cycling.Responsibility for
Aims Actions Outcomes
delivery / key partners
2011 - 13
2009 - 11
A Changing Behaviour
Aim: Walking and cycling to make an increasing contribution towards climate change targets and raising levels of physical activity
2 Increase the numbers a) Encourage schools to • • More journeys to school Local Authorities
of children walking and adopt travel plans which to be made on foot and Welsh Assembly
cycling to school and for include ‘walking bus’ by cycle.
other purposes. schemes and provision of Government
secure cycle parking. Sustrans
b) Pilot 2 Sustrans ‘Bike It’ Walking and Cycling Groups
projects in Wales. Parent Teacher
c) Ensure that Safe Routes to Associations/
Communities continues to Governing Bodies
deliver real improvements,
and encourage local
authorities to identify new
projects in areas where
take up may have been
low in the past.
•
d) Support the continued
development of the
Healthy Schools and
Eco Schools Networks.
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Responsibility for
Aims Actions Outcomes
delivery / key partners
2009 - 11
2011 - 13
A Changing Behaviour
Aim: Walking and cycling to make an increasing contribution towards climate change targets and raising levels of physical activity
3 Introduction of the a) Build the capacity within • Over 100 new CTC Charitable Trust
National Standards for Wales for delivery of cycle instructors to be trained Welsh Assembly
cycle training in Wales. training to the National and up to four new
Standard by supporting cycle training providers Government
the training of new to be established in Sport Council for Wales
instructors. Wales by 2010/11. Local Authorities
b) National Standard cycle Regional Transport
training to be widely Consortia
supported by
Welsh local authorities.
4 Promote the wide range a) Develop a national • More people walking Welsh Assembly
of benefits that can publicity campaign to and cycling, more
promote walking and Government
be achieved through safely, more often. Walking and Cycling Groups
walking and cycling. cycling based on health
and environmental WLGA
benefits, building on Local Authorities
existing events/festivals. Regional Transport
b) Aim for local authority •
Consortia
plans, policies and National Public Health
activities to be integrated
Service
to deliver improved Countryside Council
promotion of walking for Wales
and cycling.Responsibility for
Aims Actions Outcomes
delivery / key partners
2009 - 11
2011 - 13
A Changing Behaviour
Aim: Walking and cycling to make an increasing contribution towards climate change targets and raising levels of physical activity
5 Encourage walking a) Increase walking and • More people walking Welsh Assembly
and cycling through cycling through an and cycling, more
effective programme of Government
effective travel planning. safely, more often. Public Sector Employers
travel planning projects.
Walking and Cycling Groups
b) Promote Smarter Choices
guidance to assist in the Regional Transport
production of school and Consortia
employer travel plans. Local Authorities
c) Promote BSI PAS 500
standard for travel plans.
6 Support and encourage a) Champion local and • • More people walking Welsh Assembly
local and national national initiatives like and cycling, more
Bike Week and Walk to Government
initiatives that aim to safely, more often. Local Authorities
increase participation in School Week.
Walking and Cycling Groups
walking and cycling. b) Investigate introduction •
into Wales of the Living
Street Walk to School
programme.
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Responsibility for
Aims Actions Outcomes
delivery / key partners
2009 - 11
2011 - 13
A Changing Behaviour
Aim: Walking and cycling to make an increasing contribution towards climate change targets and raising levels of physical activity
7 To encourage walking a) Encourage sustainable • More people walking Local Health Boards
and cycling as a means Exercise Referral Schemes and cycling, more Local Authorities
of tackling health and community walking safely, more often. Sports Council for Wales
problems associated projects.
Countryside Council
with physical inactivity b) Target hard to reach for Wales
or sedentary lifestyles. groups, building on the Walking and Cycling Groups
success of the Let’s Walk Green Exercise Partnership
Cymru programme. (Sustrans, BTCV,
Groundwork)
8 To increase walking and a) Ensure that sustainable • • • More people walking Sustrans
cycling for travel to and active travel is and cycling, more National Public Health
hospitals in Wales. encouraged at hospitals safely, more often.
throughout Wales and Service
promote the adoption Local Health Boards
of the NHS Travel Plan Welsh Assembly
Toolkit. GovernmentResponsibility for
Aims Actions Outcomes
delivery / key partners
2009 - 11
2011 - 13
A Changing Behaviour
Aim: Walking and cycling to make an increasing contribution towards climate change targets and raising levels of physical activity
9 To maximize the a) Update the Walking and • Increased contribution Welsh Assembly
contribution that Cycling Tourism Strategies to the Welsh economy
Government
walking and cycling for Wales. from walking and (Visit Wales & DE&T)
can make to increasing b) Utilise EU Convergence cycling. Forestry Commission
tourism. Funding to improve the • Increased public Local Authorities
quality of the cycling and recognition of Wales as Walking and Cycling Groups
walking tourism product. leading destination for Private Sector Partners
c) Maintain and develop walking and cycling.
Wales’s competitive
advantage as a world
class mountain biking
destination.
d) Ensure that promotion • •
of the National Cycle
Network incorporates
links to cycle friendly
accommodation providers.
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Responsibility for
Aims Actions Outcomes
delivery / key partners
2009 - 11
2011 - 13
A Changing Behaviour
Aim: Walking and cycling to make an increasing contribution towards climate change targets and raising levels of physical activity
10 To make Wales a premier a) Updated Cycle Tourism • High profile events Welsh Assembly
destination for walking Strategy to consider attracted to Wales
Government
and cycling events. events as a key means of which significantly raise (Major Events Unit)
increasing cycle tourism. the profile of walking Visit Wales
b) Encourage high standards and cycling. Local Authorities
in new and existing • Mass participation Regional Tourism
walking and cycling walking and cycling artnerships
P
events in Wales. events become well Forestry Commission
established throughout Walking and Cycling Groups
Wales, encouraging
new and returning
participants.
11 Cycling and walking a) Identify and support • More people walking Welsh Cycling
for sport and talent across all cycling and cycling, more Sports Council for Wales
active recreation is disciplines. safely, more often Local Authorities
promoted particularly b) Ensure that the legacy • • • Support Welsh medal Welsh Assembly
amongst children and benefits from London targets set out in
young people. Government
2012 are maximised ‘Climbing Higher’. Walking and Cycling Groups
for walking and cycling
in Wales.Responsibility for
Aims Actions Outcomes
delivery / key partners
2009 - 11
2011 - 13
A Changing Behaviour
Aim: Walking and cycling to make an increasing contribution towards climate change targets and raising levels of physical activity
12 Showcase and share a) Develop a cycling • Raised profile of Walking and Cycling
best practice in infrastructure walking and cycling
Groups
Local Authorities
delivery and promotion benchmarking programme issues and improved
of walking and in Wales. partnership working Regional Transport
cycling routes. b) Share the outcomes of • between key
Consortia
the Ramblers Cymru stakeholders. Welsh Assembly
Community of Foot Government
pilot project. Ramblers Cymru
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Responsibility for
Aims Actions Outcomes
delivery / key partners
2009 - 11
2011 - 13
B Sustainable Travel encouraged via better Walking and Cycling Infrastructure
Aim: To create safe, attractive and convenient infrastructure for pedestrian and cycle travel
13 Increase walking and a) Safe Routes to • More people walking Welsh Assembly
cycling trips made in Communities to and cycling, more
Government
conjunction with public contribute towards safely, more often. Regional Transport
transport usage. increasing safe walking • Raised profile of Consortia
and cycling routes to walking and cycling Local Authorities
and high quality facilities issues and improved Public Transport Operators
at public transport partnership working Sustrans
interchanges. between key Ramblers Cymru
b) Prioritise walking and stakeholders.
cycling in public transport
investment decisions.
c) To implement a •
programme of
Sustainable Travel
Towns to demonstrate
and promote the benefits
of sustainable travel
throughout Wales.
d) Investigate ways of •
integrating walking
with railway journeys,
building on the success of
Cambrian Trailways and
Rail Rambles Projects.Responsibility for
Aims Actions Outcomes
delivery / key partners
2009 - 11
2011 - 13
B Sustainable Travel encouraged via better Walking and Cycling Infrastructure
Aim: To create safe, attractive and convenient infrastructure for pedestrian and cycle travel
14 To maximize the a) WAG, Regional Transport • Increase in the carrying Welsh Assembly
opportunities for cycle Consortia and local capacity for cycles on
Government
carriage on public authorities to engage with buses, coaches and Regional Transport
transport. public transport operators trains.
Consortia
to improve the provision • Increased carriage of Local Authorities
for cycles on new and cycles on peak time Public Transport Operators
existing trains, buses and services where feasible. Walking and Cycling Groups
long-distance coaches
and associated promotion
of new services.
b) Encourage secure cycle • •
parking at public transport
interchanges and ensure
new interchanges include
appropriate facilities.
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Responsibility for
Aims Actions Outcomes
delivery / key partners
2009 - 11
2011 - 13
B Sustainable Travel encouraged via better Walking and Cycling Infrastructure
Aim: To create safe, attractive and convenient infrastructure for pedestrian and cycle travel
15 Increase the numbers a) Trunk Road Improvement • More people walking Local Authorities
of people walking funding to provide and cycling, more Welsh Assembly
and cycling by taking walking and cycling safely, more often.
Government
measures to protect facilities on trunk roads Trunk Road Agencies
vulnerable road users. and associated junctions Regional Transport
where it is safe and
appropriate to do so. Consortia
b) Increased provision of
safe traffic free walking
and cycling routes to
workplaces and key
destinations within
communities, for example
via Safe Routes in
Communities funding.
c) Encourage local • •
authorities to develop
more 20mph zones where
appropriate.Responsibility for
Aims Actions Outcomes
delivery / key partners
2009 - 11
2011 - 13
B Sustainable Travel encouraged via better Walking and Cycling Infrastructure
Aim: To create safe, attractive and convenient infrastructure for pedestrian and cycle travel
16 To provide high quality a) All Local Authorities • Better quality, Local Authorities
cycle parking and to adopt standards for accessible provision of Regional Transport
storage facilities for use secure cycle parking walking and cycling
Consortia
by cyclists and walkers. provision that follows best facilities at workplaces Assembly Government
practice (for example in and other key Sponsored Bodies
local design and planning destinations. Walking and Cycling Groups
guidance).
b) Key public sector bodies
to encourage more
employees to walk and
cycle to work, for example
through provision of
changing facilities.
17 Walking and cycle a) Encourage and support • • Provision and Local Authorities
routes and trails to adoption of cycle route maintenance of clear Welsh Assembly
be adequately and maintenance by local route/destination
Government
suitably signed. authorities. signage. Sustrans
b) Implementation of related Forestry Commission
actions within Rights of Countryside Council
Way Improvement Plans. for Wales
c) Encourage provision of •
artwork and interpretation
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along cycle routes.20
Responsibility for
Aims Actions Outcomes
delivery / key partners
2009 - 11
2011 - 13
B Sustainable Travel encouraged via better Walking and Cycling Infrastructure
Aim: To create safe, attractive and convenient infrastructure for pedestrian and cycle travel
18 Continue development a) Support the Sustrans • • Increased length and Local Authorities
and maintenance of Connect2 Project. usage of the National Sustrans
National and Local b) Ensure that Local and Cycle Network. Welsh Assembly
Cycle Networks in Wales National Cycle Networks • Successful completion
Government
though partnership are properly maintained, of Connect2 projects. Regional Transport
with local authorities, including routine work on
Consortia
Sustrans, and the surface repair and clearing British Waterways
Regional Transport of vegetation. Countryside Council
Consortia. c) Target the completion for Wales
of interim or temporary
sections of the NCN.
d) To develop potential for •
traffic free provision
for walkers and cyclists
along canal towpaths,
for example through
‘Splash’ Funding.Responsibility for
Aims Actions Outcomes
delivery / key partners
2009 - 11
2011 - 13
B Sustainable Travel encouraged via better Walking and Cycling Infrastructure
Aim: To create safe, attractive and convenient infrastructure for pedestrian and cycle travel
19 Increase the extent and a) Rights of Way • More people walking Local Authorities
usability of the Rights of Improvement Plans to be and cycling more safely, Welsh Assembly
Way network available significantly progressed by more often.
Government
to walkers, cyclists and local authorities by 2011, Countryside Council
disabled people. taking account of the for Wales
needs of walkers, cyclists, Disability Groups
and disabled people. Walking and Cycling Groups
20 Encourage use of a) Ensure that strategic • Increased contribution National Park Authorities
National Parks, forestry, development, to Welsh economy from Forestry Commission
countryside and coast maintenance and walking and cycling. Local Authorities
for walking and cycling. promotion of walking Countryside Council
and mountain bike trails, for Wales
including privately owned Walking and Cycling Groups
trails, is supported.
Welsh Assembly
b) An all-Wales Coast Path • •
Government
- including provision for (Visit Wales)
cyclists at appropriate
locations - to be
completed in time for the
2012 Olympics.
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Responsibility for
Aims Actions Outcomes
delivery / key partners
2009 - 11
2011 - 13
B Sustainable Travel encouraged via better Walking and Cycling Infrastructure
Aim: To create safe, attractive and convenient infrastructure for pedestrian and cycle travel
21 To ensure high a) Encourage highways • Better walking and Welsh Assembly
standards of technical engineers and planners cycling infrastructure
Government
excellence in to implement design and that meets the needs of Local Authorities
infrastructure provision technical guidance for all users including those Walking and Cycling Groups
(roads, streets, footways, cycling infrastructure. of disabled people. Disability groups
trails, canals, public b) To encourage good
spaces, workplaces) for on-road provision for
walking and cycling and cyclists and extend
to improve access for traffic free walking and
disabled people. cycling provision where
appropriate for cyclists,
walkers and other users
including those with
mobility difficulties.
c) New transport, land use • •
and planning decisions
to be assessed to ensure
good access for walkers
and cyclists.Responsibility for
Aims Actions Outcomes
delivery / key partners
2009 - 11
2011 - 13
C Policy Objectives
Aim: Ensure that walking and cycling are included as priorities in cross-cutting policies, guidance and funding
22 Promotion of walking a) National Transport Plan • Increased priority Welsh Assembly
and cycling as and Regional Travel Plans given to development
Government
sustainable transport to reflect commitments and promotion of Regional Transport
modes through the in the Wales Transport walking and cycling
Consortia
development and Strategy to encourage across strategic Local Authorities
implementation of walking and cycling documents; regional National Public Health
relevant cross-cutting as practical transport and local level plans for
Service
policies in line with solutions. transport, health, sport,
the Wales Transport b) Welsh Assembly countryside access and
Strategy. Government to tourism.
ensure synergy across • More people walking
departmental plans to and cycling, more
maximize contribution safely, more often.
towards promoting
walking and cycling,
for example across the
health promotion, sport
and physical activity
agendas. • •
c) Ensure that local planning
authorities secure
maximum provision for
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walking and cycling in
new developments.24
Responsibility for
Aims Actions Outcomes
delivery / key partners
2009 - 11
2011 - 13
C Policy Objectives
Aim: Ensure that walking and cycling are included as priorities in cross-cutting policies, guidance and funding
23 Promote the Assembly a) Ensure that delivery • More people walking Welsh Assembly
Government’s Social of this Action Plan and cycling, more
Government
Inclusion objectives contributes toward safely, more often.
in taking forward this promotion of social
Action Plan. inclusion in Wales.
24 Contribute towards a) Ensure synergy between • • • Emission reductions Welsh Assembly
achievement of the interventions on walking as a result of more
Assembly Government’s and cycling and climate sustainable travel Government
commitments to change measures that options.
combating climate are consistent with the
change. Wales Transport Strategy
emphasis on more
sustainable and healthy
modes travel.Responsibility for
Aims Actions Outcomes
delivery / key partners
2009 - 11
2011 - 13
C Policy Objectives
Aim: Ensure that walking and cycling are included as priorities in cross-cutting policies, guidance and funding
25 To ensure local a) Local authorities to • More people walking Local Authorities
authorities are ensure that provision for and cycling, more Local Health Boards
committed to the walking and cycling is safely, more often.
WLGA
objectives of the given a high priority in
Walking and Cycling transport, planning and Regional Transport
Action Plan. other strategies to ensure Consortia
consistency with the Community Councils
Wales Transport Strategy
and this Action Plan.
26 To protect and enhance a) Issue TAN 16 to Local • Open green spaces Welsh Assembly
open green spaces, Authorities to ensure and access corridors
and access to them for the safeguarding of protected and Government
Local Authorities
walkers and cyclists. open spaces and access enhanced.
Countryside Council
corridors for future
for Wales
non-motorised access and
Forestry Commission
make provision for their
enhancement.
b) To safeguard disused • •
railway lines in both
urban and rural areas
as potential sustainable
travel routes.
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Responsibility for
Aims Actions Outcomes
delivery / key partners
2009 - 11
2011 - 13
C Policy Objectives
Aim: Ensure that walking and cycling are included as priorities in cross-cutting policies, guidance and funding
27 Provide sufficient a) Allocate appropriate levels • • More people walking Welsh Assembly
funding to deliver this of capital and revenue and cycling, more
Walking and Cycling funding from both Welsh safely, more often. Government
Key partners
Action Plan. Assembly Government
and partners’ budgets.
28 Ensure integration a) Ensure that action to • • Significant contribution Welsh Assembly
with the Environment increase participation towards the delivery
Strategy Action Plan in walking and cycling of outcome 30 - Government
2008-11. contributes to the ‘The number of people
delivery of Actions 9 and choosing to walk or
11 of the Environment cycle as a means of
Strategy Action Plan transport is increasing’.
2008-11 (‘Introduce
targets to increase levels
of walking and cycling’
and ‘Development
of the Coastal
Access Improvement
Programme’).Responsibility for
Aims Actions Outcomes
delivery / key partners
2009 - 11
2011 - 13
D Monitoring & Evaluation
Aim: To enable the Welsh Assembly Government and delivery partners to track progress in delivering the actions of this Plan, and
intended outcomes.
29 Monitor progress made a) Undertake regular • A robust evidence base Welsh Assembly
against the actions evaluation of progress established in order to
contained in this Plan. against the actions measure progress and Government
Walking and Cycling Groups
contained in this Plan. inform future targets.
Sports Council for Wales.
b) Ensure that pilot projects
Countryside Council
are properly evaluated for Wales
in order to inform
future policy.
c) Ensure that monitoring • •
of this Plan is consistent
with the monitoring
of the Welsh Assembly
Government Physical
Activity Action Plan and
Wales Transport Strategy.
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Responsibility for
Aims Actions Outcomes
delivery / key partners
2009 - 11
2011 - 13
D Monitoring & Evaluation
Aim: To enable the Welsh Assembly Government and delivery partners to track progress in delivering the actions of this Plan, and
intended outcomes.
30 Identify sources of a) Identify additional sources • A robust evidence base Welsh Assembly
information that assist of information that established in order to
in monitoring progress can accurately measure measure progress and Government
Regional Transport
against targets and to participation in walking inform future targets.
inform future target and cycling. Consortia
Walking and Cycling Groups
setting. b) Identify a suitable •
means of evaluating
the economic impact of
walking and cycling.4. Walking and Cycling Targets
Travel to School
a) Walking
Target - Increase the percentage of children who walk to school to match the UK National Average
Indicator - Percentage of children in Wales aged 5 to 16 whose main mode of travel to school is walking
Source - National Travel Survey (NTS), Department for Transport
Baseline - Wales 39%; UK 46% (2005/06)
b) Cycling
Target - To triple the percentage of children cycling to school in Wales
Indicator - Percentage of children who cycle to school in Wales
Source - Sport Council for Wales Children and Young People Survey
Baseline - Ages 7-11: 2%; Ages 11-16: 1%. (2006)
Adult participation: Non-recreational journeys
c) Walking
Target - Increase number of people who walk to work to 20%
Indicator - Percentage of adults in Wales whose main mode of travel to work is walking
Source - Labour Force Survey, Office of National Statistics
Baseline - 10.3% (2007)
d) Cycling
Target - To triple the percentage of adults whose main mode of travel to work is cycling
Indicator - Percentage of adults in Wales whose main mode of travel to work is cycling
Source - Labour Force Survey, Office of National Statistics
Baseline - 1.4% (2007)
29Adult participation: Recreation e) Walking Target - Increase number of people undertaking walking for recreation to 50% Indicator - Percentage of adults in Wales to walk over 2 miles in the past 4 weeks Source - SCW Adult Sports Participation Survey Baseline - 40% (2004/05) f) Cycling Target - To double to percentage of adults cycling for recreation Indicator - Percentage of adults in Wales undertaking any cycling in the past 4 weeks Source - SCW Adult Sports Participation Survey Baseline - 5% (2004/05) CCW Wales Outdoor Recreation Survey (WORS) The WORS is concerned with informal recreational walking and cycling, and therefore excludes utilitarian walking and cycling (for example to work or school). The survey and has a sample size of 6000 Welsh residents, based on 1000 from each of the 6 Spatial Plan areas. Results will be available from March 2009, and will be considered as an additional source of evidence to inform the monitoring of this Action Plan. 30
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